![]() Tape off the repair area with masking tape to protect the surrounding paint job Manufacturers often sell small containers of paint to car owners if you ask. ![]() To ascertain your car’s exact paint colour, look for the paint code inside the driver’s door or call your dealer or manufacturer for help. You can pick up these supplies from an auto shop. To repaint a deeply scratched panel, you will need a bit more equipment: 2,000 grit sandpaper, masking tape, automotive primer, a container of your car’s paint, a topcoat product, and a polish compound with a polishing cloth. “If you are not sure how much paint is on the vehicle, or if you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, or if the scratch is near a sharp body line, best to discuss with a professional.” “If the paint has been damaged, exposing the primer, the only way to repair this is to paint the panel,” said Farrugia. They can be caused by scraping your car against objects, from vandalism like car keying, or from environmental factors like hail or stone chips. “Make sure you do this in the shade, when the panel is cool and has been washed prior to polishing, as dirt will cause more scratches,” said Farrugia.ĭeep scratches or marring often look white because they have peeled away the topcoat and basecoat to show the primer. Remove dried product with a fresh, super soft microfibre towel ![]() Rub with moderate pressure and overlapping circular motions for about 60 seconds Spread the product over the mark, plus a 60cm radius around the mark “The deeper the scratch, the more abrasive a cutting compound you will need to use,” said Farrugia.Īpply a small amount of scratch remover product to the microfibre towel They are also called light cutting compounds. Scratch remover products cleanse and polish light marks, blending them seamlessly into the rest of the topcoat. “There are many products on the market to remove mild scratches and swirl marks,” said IAG Senior Repair Specialist John Farrugia. ![]() To fix a shallow scratch or a light swirl, you’ll need two clean microfibre towels and a scratch remover product, which you can find in automotive shops and some supermarkets.
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